Hawaii SB1477 provides limited liability for individuals rendering firefighting services at commercial harbors.

Hawaii SB1477 amends Chapter 266 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to add a new section granting limited liability for individuals who provide firefighting services at commercial harbors. This protection applies to those responding to a reasonable command by a firefighter at commercial harbors, waterfront improvements, or vessels within such areas. The bill exempts these individuals from civil liability for damages resulting from their firefighting actions, except in cases of gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.

Hawaii SB1477 provides limited liability for individuals rendering firefighting services at commercial harbors.

Hawaii SB1477 amends Chapter 266 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to add a new section granting limited liability for individuals who provide firefighting services at commercial harbors. This protection applies to those responding to a reasonable command by a firefighter at commercial harbors, waterfront improvements, or vessels within such areas. The bill exempts these individuals from civil liability for damages resulting from their firefighting actions, except in cases of gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.